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Income shifting - guide for contractors
Explains the term ''income shifting'', where it comes from, and what it is.
�tion. Contractors who are currently not caught by IR35 and split dividends with their spouse would be pa�
Category: Articles: Income Shifting Legislation | Thu, 08 Jun 2017

Contractor guide to handling discrimination and harassment in the workplace
Contractors encountering discrimination have few options because they are service providers and not employees, explains Lawspeed’s Theresa Mimnagh.
�uestions arise regarding disguised employment and IR35 , which most contractors would wish to strenuousl� �sions, which could ultimately lead to a breach of contract, or make the contractor’s claim worthless. “Whils�
Category: Articles: Legal | Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Your legal rights when you go contracting
Contractors new to limited company contracting must grapple with rules governing workplaces, relationships and practices: contract law.
�siness relationship. Even when they are caught by IR35, which implies there is an employment relationshi� �ed company contractors just starting out on their contracting career leave their last employer, workplace and c� �tes with agencies and clients are now governed by contract law – there’s no such thing as ‘contractor rights�
Category: Articles: Legal | Fri, 23 Feb 2018

Contractor income protection and the myth of unemployment cover exposed
Angela James of Contractor Wealth highlights the pitfalls that face contractors in the event of job loss, illness or injury.
�of course most contractors don’t like because of IR35 , or the terms state that the contract must have� �im to be suitable for those working on fixed term contracts. The product providers and brokers who sell these� �the event of a claim. Even when they are not in a contract, contractors are still nominally employed by thei�
Category: Articles: Contractor Income Protection | Fri, 13 Feb 2009

Counting the true cost of a contractor umbrella company – contractor checklist
Contractors can use Contractor Calculator’s checklist to spot the hidden costs in advertised umbrella company fees.
�been post-2000. That was when the implications of IR35 began to sink in, leading to a mushrooming of ‘ne� �convenient trading solution whilst they decide if contracting is a lifestyle choice for them, or those consider� �ll print to see that they are offering employment contracts. That is one of many checks contractors should ma� �ms actually apply to their personal situation and contract. If the umbrella is advertising its services as f�
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 08 May 2018

Contractor Doctor: I can’t pay my tax bill to HMRC – what are my options?
Contractors who have spent the money put by to pay their company’s tax liabilities may be facing liquidation, explains Mike Simister of Lines Henry.
�age of 15%, assuming they were previously outside IR35. This in turn may mean the contractor cannot affo� �start a new limited company and get on with their contracting career. ‘D reports’ on the conduct of contractor� �by, might have an extended period of time between contracts. With no income and the same outgoings, they choo� �much of the last 18 months on the bench without a contract. As a result, I was forced to use all my savings�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 01 Aug 2013

10 easy steps to set up a limited company and start contracting
You have several options in setting up a limited company, but it's all easy enough, and most accountants will handle it all for you. Here's how.
�r example, courts will look closely at this in an IR35 case. You can write this document yourself, but i�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Contractor guide to calculating taxes payable on dividends
Explains how contractors can calculate tax payable on dividends received from their limited company updated for April 2016 after Dividend Tax changes.
�n limited company and whose contracts are outside IR35 will generally find taking a dividend and minimal� �alary the most tax efficient method of extracting contracting earnings from their company. Dividend tax changes� �tract through their own limited company and whose contracts are outside IR35 will generally find taking a div� �Contractors who contract through their own limited company and whose contr�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 18 Aug 2016

Contractor guide to dividends and dividend tax credits
Contractors pay themselves via a combination of low salary and dividends, but calculating how much income tax to pay on dividends can be complicated.
�Limited company contractors outside IR35 typically pay themselves a salary up to the Natio� �into the company or, as is usually the case with contracting businesses, declared as a dividend and distribute�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 03 Apr 2014

Should contractors use agents to find contracts?
Examines the financial issues and practicalities when deciding whether to use agents to find contracts or go it alone.
�gency mark up: 15% [They charge for £46 per hour] IR35 status: outside [although for this argument it ma� �much higher rate (if any) simply because you are contracting directly. Let’s assume a current contract with th� �hing like ‘I think I can get you more than that.’ Contracts which have no fixed margin agreement provide an o� �ns when trying to find work: Use agencies. Find a contract yourself. This article examines the financial con�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 20 Apr 2007